Spurs boss Martin Jol admitted his side's focus must now be on their other cup endeavours, as well as attempting to qualify for Europe through the league.

The Dutchman has led the club to the last 16 of the Uefa Cup and FA Cup, while they are just five points off of sixth place in the league, and he said: "Our focus now must turn to our other challenges.

"It is is never okay to lose to Arsenal but I thought we fought well in difficult circumstances.

"We were a bit unfortunate with their second goal, Ricardo has lost his footing, and that did not make things any easier for us."